This document contains announcements from Our Savior's Lutheran Church regarding their summer worship schedule, baptism, electronic giving options, end of lunch ministry and Sunday school, usher training, communion class, a seniors group meeting, participation in a parade, plans for vacation bible school, opportunities for youth mission trips, fundraising efforts, and various small groups and volunteer opportunities.

1. May 18, 2014May 18, 2014
Our Savior’sOur Savior’s
LutheranLutheran
ChurchChurch

2. Summer Worship
Schedule
Starting
May 24-25th
Saturday at 5:00pm
Sundays at
8:30am and 10:30am

3. May 18, 2014 at 9:30am service
We celebrate the
Baptism of
Brody William Warden
son of
Joshua and Mindy
Warden

4. Reasons the Church Offers
Electronic Giving:
• Convenient and automated
• Much-needed financial consistency for
the church.
Anyone wanting to change to electronic giving
please speak to Polly in the bookkeeping office.

5. Lunch Ministry
May 23, 2014: will be the last Lunch
Ministry until the Fall Season
All teams are welcome to attend with a brief
meeting after lunch.
Thank you to all that made this ministry a
success. Have a nice summer!

6. Meals on Wheels Needs
YOU!
Help bring the gift of a balanced meal to
someone in need.
Call Laura Anastasia at 362-3683
at Meals on Wheels
to volunteer

7. Sunday School is over
for this school year
We would like to thank all of our teachers
and helpers that made this school year a
big success.
Heather Olmstead, Amy Smith, Leesa
MacGowan, Megan Nelson, Chrissy Mason,
Melody Wirgau, Marlis Goessling, JoAnn
Guetschow, Jane Lang, Jon Lang, Gina Rand,
Pat Brogan, Julie Rath, Dawn Friedl, Pastor
Jennifer, Morgan Dodson, Margo Dodson, Cindy
Pulliam, MacKenzie Harris, Montana McMahon,
Stephanie Erdmann, Sarah Erdmann, Alyssa
Rand, and anyone that we may have forgotten.
We could not have done it without all of
you. Kelly and Melisa

8. Summer
Church Office
Hours
Begins May 26, 2014 – September 2, 2014
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

9. OSLC ishaving Usher Training
Are you an usher?
Would you like to become one?
Saturday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m.
all ushers, and anyone interested in becoming an usher, are
invited to attend Usher Training
Beloit paramedics will be coming to teach us helpful
emergency skills.
Men, women, and high school youth are all welcome to
become ushers. Questions? Talk to Pastor Jennifer.

10. First Communion Class
Sunday, May 18th
at 1:00pm
Parents, if you feel your child is ready
to receive communion please join us
for this class.
(parent and child should attend)
Please RSVP to Pastor Jennifer or
the Church Office.

11. The OWLS
Older Wiser Lutheran Seniors
invited to
Thursday, May 22nd
for lunch and fellowship at
St. Paul Lutheran Church
speaker will be Bishop Mary Froiland.
Lunch is at 12:00 noon, followed by the
program.
Please RSVP by May 10
to Sharyn Pann at (608) 361-0754.

12. • Monday, May 26th
at 7:30 am
Church Parking Lot - decorate trailer for parade
• Ride in the parade and blow bubbles
• All families and all ages are welcome

13. Mark your calendars
August 11-14th
evenings
Vacation Bible School
$10 per child or $20 per family
Kingdom Rock- Where Kids Stand
Strong for God.
Watch for more information in the messenger about how
you can help, and how you can get your kids involved.

14. Church Blo gsChurch Blo gs
Come and read the faith stories of the congregationCome and read the faith stories of the congregation
at ourChurch Blogsat ourChurch Blogs
•oursaviorsbeloit.wordpress.comoursaviorsbeloit.wordpress.com
•patorefaithsteps.blogspot.compatorefaithsteps.blogspot.com
•shoetheran.blogspot.comshoetheran.blogspot.com

15. SHEETS!
Sewing Bee isSewing Bee is
looking for old bedlooking for old bed
sheets for theirsheets for their
quiltsquilts
Any sizes andAny sizes and
patterns welcomepatterns welcome
If you have anyIf you have any
questions, pleasequestions, please
contact Corrinecontact Corrine
DavisDavis
Thank you for your donationsThank you for your donations

16. Attention: OSLC
Youth kids finishing
6th
grade to high
school graduates
class of 2014, this is
for you.
July 9-11, 2014 This summer we are going to do a local
mission trip. We will be working around the Beloit area
along with Rockford, Janesville, and Chicago suburbs on
Friday. We would end Friday with dinner and fun at
Volcano Falls in Rockford
For more information please contact Amy Smith

17. SUMMER 2015!!!DETROIT= NATIONAL ELCA YOUTH
GATHERING
July 14-20, 2015 35,000 ELCA youth gathering in one city
• worshipping together
• community service
• creating a stronger bond with their faith
PARENTS AND YOUTH have to commit by December 1, 2014 with a $125
commitment fee and committing to fundraisers throughout the year.
For more information please contact Amy Smith

18. Ink Cartridge RecyclingInk Cartridge Recycling
Got empty ink cartridges?Got empty ink cartridges?
Don’t throw them away!Don’t throw them away!
Bring them in to be recycled for StaplesBring them in to be recycled for Staples
rebates toward church paper purchasesrebates toward church paper purchases
-See the container in the Commons-See the container in the Commons

19. Breakfast BibleStudyBreakfast BibleStudy
Every Wednesday
at 6:45 am
BeloitFamilyRestaurant
on Prairie Avenue
Join us foreggs, bacon, pancakes,Join us foreggs, bacon, pancakes,
coffee, juice and God’s Wordcoffee, juice and God’s Word

20. MEN’S GROUPMEN’S GROUP
Meets the 1Meets the 1stst
and 3and 3rdrd
Wednesday of theWednesday of the
month atmonth at
9 a.m. in the Commons9 a.m. in the Commons
Join the men for coffee and conversationJoin the men for coffee and conversation

21. CASH FOR CAPSCASH FOR CAPS
Save your Swiss Valley and Prairie
Farms Milk Caps
OSLC will receive 5 cents
for each cap
Funds to benefit OSLCFunds to benefit OSLC
Education.Education.

22. Greeting CardsGreeting Cards
Buy your Greeting CardsBuy your Greeting Cards
right here at OSLC!right here at OSLC!
33rdrd
Sunday of the monthSunday of the month
Sold in the commons between Worship
services ~~Courtesy of W/ELCA

23. PRAYER ROOMPRAYER ROOM
Visit theVisit the
Prayer RoomPrayer Room
-for-for
continuingcontinuing
prayer timeprayer time
and spiritualand spiritual
renewalrenewal
Rejoice in hope,
be patient in suffering,
persevere in prayer.
Romans 12:12

24. FLOWER Sponsors
Have a special
occasion to honor or
commemorate?
Sign up now in
the Commons
$40$40

25. Radio Sponsor
Have a special occasion to
honor or commemorate?
Consider sponsoring a radio broadcast
$80 or
$40 for a portion
Sign up sheet is in the Commons

26. FLOWERFLOWER
DELIVERYDELIVERY
Caring Ministry is in
need
of people to help with
flower delivery to our
Shut-In community.
Contact Kelly or
Leesa MacGowan
if you are interested

27. Magazine ExchangeMagazine Exchange
Participate in our Magazine
Exchange in the Commons.
Please make sure they are
recent and church
appropriate.
Letsgo green

28. Summer Family Fun!
MAY 31st- FAITH AND FAMILY NIGHT
Beloit Snappers!! $6.75 for ticket, hot dog, drink
and chips! Please RSVP to Amy if you can go!
June 29th- 4th AnnualKrue g e r Po o lNig ht!
Bring the whole family out for a swim at Beloit's
Krueger Pool that evening. Time to be announced.

29. Lutherans on the Move-2014
This year’s trip (Oct. 6-11) will take us to
Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
•Learning the ways of the Amish & Mennonites
•Kitchen Kettle Village
•Musical Production of “Moses”
•Gettysburg Museum and Visitor’s Center
If you are interested in traveling with us,
please complete a registration form found in
the commons, and return to Jean Lincoln.
Any questions, please contact Jean Lincoln or
Mark Lindsey.Only 12 seats left

30. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church-Beloit
Has a new Fan Page on Facebook
•Like Us
•Invite your friends to Like Us
A great way to stay connected with church
activities, fun facts, inspirational quotes and
much more.

31. Look at all the ways you can
“Follow Us” on the OSLC
Website

32. If you are donating to the Church through ThriventIf you are donating to the Church through Thrivent
Choice, and you have questions, please callChoice, and you have questions, please call
Thrivent at 800-THRIVENT.Thrivent at 800-THRIVENT.
We have been directed to send questions to theWe have been directed to send questions to the
company.company.
Contact ThriventContact Thrivent

33. Hospitality Ministry
Needs you!!!.
Please consider signing up for Coffee Hour
Sign up sheet is in the commons
Summer Hours
9:00 to 10:30

34. NametagsNametags
““Who was that person sitting behind me inWho was that person sitting behind me in
church today?”church today?”
Ever ask yourself that question?Ever ask yourself that question?
With the nametags, we can know our neighborsWith the nametags, we can know our neighbors
by name.by name.
If you need any changes to your nametag, just note
it on the sheet hanging by the nametags and a new
one will be printed

35. Check out the online giving option now on theCheck out the online giving option now on the
OSLC “Contact Us” pageOSLC “Contact Us” page
Just click Donate to make an instant, secure giftJust click Donate to make an instant, secure gift
Online GivingOnline Giving
CONTACT US